Broncos 30–16 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 41.3% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.45 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 54.3% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.32 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.06 EPA): (13:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 9-K.Hinton to DAL 3 for 40 yards (30-A.Brown) [94-R.Gregory]..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 30–16 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Denver Broncos 16–0 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Teddy Bridgewater
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (13:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 9-K.Hinton to DAL 3 for 40 yards (3…
Game date: 2021-11-07

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–16 on 2021-11-07. Teddy Bridgewater posted a game-high +11.32 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	6	10	3	11	0	30
Dallas Cowboys	0	0	0	16	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

DAL 44

+1DAL 15

+3DAL 35

+3DAL 9

+3DAL 24

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:52TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
6-0
(1:52) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:21TD
Tim Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 44
Score
12-0
(12:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:13XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
13-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 3:46FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 35
Score
16-0
(3:46) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:12FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 9
Score
19-0
(8:12) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:24TD
Teddy Bridgewater
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
25-0
(11:24) 5-T.Bridgewater up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:18Safety
Teddy Bridgewater
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
27-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater pass to 14-C.Sutton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:36FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
30-0
(6:36) 8-B.McManus 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:14TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
30-6
(4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 17-M.Turner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:08Safety
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+2
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
30-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:00TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
30-14
(1:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 17-M.Turner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Jones].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:55Safety
Dak Prescott
Points+2
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
30-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Teddy Bridgewater · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.32 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2Tim Patrick · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
3Kyle Hinton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.06 EPA/play
4Dalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
5Malik Turner · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
6Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
7Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Teddy Bridgewater — DEN · Passing

Teddy Bridgewater posted the highest total EPA (+11.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Teddy Bridgewater's top snap (+5.06 EPA): (13:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 9-K.Hinton to DAL 3 for 40 yards (30-A.Brown) [94-R.Gregory].

Quarterback report card

Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.45 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.111	-0.147
Offensive success rate	43.0%	36.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.324	-0.205
Rush EPA/play	+0.008	-0.072
Defensive EPA/play	+0.147	-0.111
Defensive success rate	63.5%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -10.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +10.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Melvin Gordon (Q1 1:52)
Denver Broncos — Tim Patrick (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q2 12:21)
Denver Broncos — Teddy Bridgewater (Q4 11:24)
Dallas Cowboys — Malik Turner (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 4:14)
Dallas Cowboys — Malik Turner (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 1:00)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 3:46)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 8:12)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 6:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 44 (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 12:13) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 35 (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 16–11. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 5-T.Bridgewater up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater pass to 14-C.Sutton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) 8-B.McManus 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 17-M.Turner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 4:08) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 17-M.Turner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Jones].; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper pushed ob at DEN 28 for 32 yards (22-K.Jackson). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.78]
Denver Broncos (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 10-J.Jeudy pushed ob at DAL 30 for 25 yards (26-J.Lewis). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.62]
Denver Broncos (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) 33-J.Williams right tackle pushed ob at DEN 48 for 20 yards (27-J.Kearse). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.08]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (No Huddle) 21-E.Elliott right guard to DEN 39 for -1 yards (31-J.Simmons, 96-S.Harris). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.53]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short right to 1-C.Wilson. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.52]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 9-K.Hinton to DAL 3 for 40 yards (30-A.Brown) [94-R.Gregory]. [WPA +0.8% · EPA +5.06]
Denver Broncos (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +4.05]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA -2.8% · EPA -3.80]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to 88-C.Lamb. [WPA -2.8% · EPA -3.56]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 1:52 · DAL 3 · Score 6-0
(1:52) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:21 · DAL 44 · Score 12-0
(12:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 12:13 · DAL 15 · Score 13-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 3:46 · DAL 35 · Score 16-0
(3:46) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 8:12 · DAL 9 · Score 19-0
(8:12) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:24 · DAL 1 · Score 25-0
(11:24) 5-T.Bridgewater up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 11:18 · DAL 2 · Score 27-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater pass to 14-C.Sutton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 6:36 · DAL 24 · Score 30-0
(6:36) 8-B.McManus 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:14 · DEN 5 · Score 30-6
(4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 17-M.Turner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 4:08 · DEN 2 · Score 30-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · DEN 4 · Score 30-14
(1:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 17-M.Turner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Jones].
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 0:55 · DEN 2 · Score 30-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys on 2021-11-07?

The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-16 in Week 9, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Denver Broncos 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 11, Dallas Cowboys 16; Final: Denver Broncos 30, Dallas Cowboys 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 1:52) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Patrick (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 12:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q4 11:24) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Turner (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 4:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Turner (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 1:00) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 3:46, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 8:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 6:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 41.3% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.45 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 54.3% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.06 EPA): (13:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 9-K.Hinton to DAL 3 for 40 yards (30-A.Brown) [94-R.Gregory]..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

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